Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-05-05

There has been nothing connected with
the Ellsworth food which threatened con
sequences .eriou, A. did the accidental sub
mer,ion gu Monday Of our worthy market
Mr W,n II TrilA In underwriting To
step into 4 boat TO be- ferried to the iron ionn-
dry, the swift current swept the light craft
right out from under his feet and he was pre-
cepitatcd into the water and deeply immersed.
He was. however quickly rescued, and what
threatened to be 4 very alarming accident was
happily aNerted with no more serious con
sequences than very thorough duckinS 10 Mr..
True.
Both Of our artists. Osgood and JOY have
taken some very fine Photographic aud -ter-
co,copc views Of the frcshet all OF " hich are
worth having. even remembrancers OF the
great flood OF ISL. OF those taken by the
former we were particularly struck with the
view from the west side OF the river, looking
east, and showing the flooded buildings OF Mr..
Have, and the grist-mli OF Samuel Royal, Jr.
one of the finest taken by Mr. Joy was from
the standpoint of the bridge, looking south.
and showing the iron foundry. the shipping
and the Wild, mad waters OF the river The
CIDuG view III lui> plCtuit - WI mt
A remarkable instance Of cheek is noted
by the Rocklsnd opinion. 4 few wears ago.
during the construction OF the Bar IIarbor
branch Of the Maine Central railroad, one Of
the bosses shot and killed Italian aborer.
He was arrested, and revolver was taken
from him, but later he escaped from Jail and
nothing was heard from him till the other day,
when the officer " no made the arrest received
a letter from the shootist, dated in Canada.
asking for the return Of that revolver. This
rivals some of the performances OF the eele-
brated Curtouche.
Mrs Frank 7. Wood, OF Bangor. died
quite suddenly In Boston on Friday afternoon.
She the daughter of Charles Peters. Esq,
of New York, formerly OF this city. The Ban
gor Wig pays the foowin. tribute to the
worth Of Mrs Wood: She was deeply beloved
BY all who knew her for her kindly, pleasant
disposition. and her readiness TO aid in every
good work. Possessed herself Of much talent,
she was prominent member, il not the origi-
nator. of the Bangor Art Club and did much TO
establish art work on good footing in this
city, A loving wife. devoted mother, cher
will be much felt and sincerely lamerted, and
the bereaved family will have the heartfelt
svmpathes of host OF friends.
The ladies of the Village Improvement So
ciety have determined to observe Names first
Arbor Day, which occurs Tuesday next, in a
way both practical and enjoyable. The fore
noon will be devoted to setting out trees, large
number of which have been bought for the oc-
casion At twelve o'clock dinner will be
served in lower Hancock Hall. The names Of
the managers of this dinner make it evil
dent that Hancock Hall Is the place In
which to be at noon on that day. In the
evening vocal and instrumental concert will
be given by Andrews orchestra Of ten pieces.
assisted by the Apollo Quartette Of Bangor.
Our citizens never have had the pleasure Of
listening to Andrews full orchestra with this
talented quartette, and will doubtless be glad
of the opportunity Of Idoing SO. No lover of
good music should miss il. Small bills with
the concert program will be issued before
Tuesday. The concert will be followed by
dancing As the proceeds of this affair are to
90 to swell the Golfers of the Village Improve
ment Society, it is to be hoped that the efforts
of the ladies VIII meet WIN t1eT ueseTNeu SUE
cess An advertisement will be found in an
other column.
The Village Improvement Society is to
celebrate Arbor bay by public dinner in
Hancock Hail. at noon, and social party in
the evening. This day has never before been
observed in this city and it will be the wish of
all good citizens to make it one to be remem-
| bered as personally enjoyable to all and profit
able to the society. The usual prices for
tickets. Generous contributions Of food are
requested from everybody in Ellsworth with
| out further notice. The following cosnmittees
| have been chosen for the occasion; Committee
on dinner; Mrs Partridge. Mrs. Joseph
Mason. Mrs. A. NJ. Hopkins, Mrs. Sarah Hall,
| Mrs. Abby Dutton, Mrs. FOrsaith, Mrs. D. D..
| Hopkins, Mrs. c. z. Dorr, Mrs. Emo, Mrs.
MulIan, Mrs S. J. Morrison, Mrs. David JOY,
Mrs. Elmer L. Rowe, Mrs. Monroe Young,
Mrs. A. ". Greedy, Mrs. A. II. Norris, Miss
Josie Harding, Mrs. DR.. Hodgkins. Committee
for party: Mrs. A. w. Cushman, Mrs. Emery,
Mrs. Chas B. Partridge and Mrs, James Ii,
Hopkins.
Both juries were discharged on Tuesday
and the court will probably adjourn finally to-
| day "wednesday